N2801K - 1979 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1979 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N2801K is a 1979 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gerrity James L in Homer, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 14, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2801K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2D080 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2801K was last updated on July 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2801K. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 14, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
GERRITY JAMES L
Address
PO BOX 518
City
HOMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99603-0518
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50550200
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2D080

Additional Details

Registration
N2801K
Serial Number
18053072
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00050273

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC